Democracy
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 3:51 pm
Last year, the Independent Boundary Commission for England published and consulted on national proposals to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies in England to make them more equal.
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Published on Friday 10 February 2017 at 11:32 am
The shadow Lancashire Combined Authority has been successful in securing an additional £75,000 funding to continue delivering the One Public Estate programme.
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Published on Wednesday 23 November 2016 at 9:34 am
Blackburn with Darwen Youth Justice Service is marking Restorative Justice Week with school visits and competitions.
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Published on Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 11:28 am
A by-election will take place for Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Higher Croft ward on Thursday, December 15 following the sad and untimely death of long serving councillor Michael Johnson.
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Published on Monday 31 October 2016 at 4:06 pm
Councils in Lancashire are celebrating after being awarded £260,000 of funding just weeks after setting up a shadow Combined Authority for the county.
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Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:53 am
Information and maps showing new proposals for the Blackburn parliamentary constituency will be on display in the reception at Blackburn Town Hall.
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Published on Thursday 8 September 2016 at 3:40 pm
You can get updates for Blackburn with Darwen Council job vacancies delivered directly to your email inbox.
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Published on Tuesday 5 July 2016 at 1:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s firm stance against hate crime will be reinforced at the next Council Forum meeting on Thursday, July 21.
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Published on Friday 24 June 2016 at 4:21 am
The results for the Blackburn with Darwen voting area have been published on the Council website and can be also found below following their official announcement at King George’s Hall.
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Published on Wednesday 8 June 2016 at 5:17 pm
The deadline for registering to vote in the EU referendum has been extended.
The Electoral Commission is urging voters who are not already registered to vote to make an application before midnight on Thursday 9 June.
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Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 3:02 pm
All Blackburn with Darwen residents who are registered to vote are being encouraged to go to the polls this week for the local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
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Published on Monday 18 April 2016 at 1:35 pm
Councillors in Blackburn with Darwen will be voting next week (Thursday, April 21) on whether to give their approval to set up a Combined Authority for Lancashire after residents and businesses were asked for their views.
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Published on Wednesday 13 April 2016 at 3:11 pm
Voters in Blackburn with Darwen have been urged to register in time for this year’s elections.
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Published on Wednesday 23 March 2016 at 3:55 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Mohammed Khan, has expressed his thoughts and sympathies to those killed or injured in recent terror attacks.
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Published on Monday 21 March 2016 at 4:37 pm
A fun and easy video has been produced to show voters how to cast their ballot in this year’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
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Published on Thursday 10 March 2016 at 10:52 am
You can now get updates for Blackburn with Darwen Council job vacancies delivered directly to your email inbox.
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Published on Monday 29 February 2016 at 2:52 pm
Harry Catherall, Police Area Returning Officer for Lancashire, will be holding an information briefing for prospective candidates and agents at 3.30pm on Tuesday 8 March 2016.
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Published on Friday 26 February 2016 at 2:06 pm
Councillors across Lancashire will decide whether to press ahead with plans for a Combined Authority after a public consultation gave overwhelming support to the proposal.
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Published on Tuesday 23 February 2016 at 11:42 am
Pop up stalls will open at the markets in both Blackburn and Darwen as part of wider efforts to listen to views about the Council’s budget pressures and priorities for the coming year (starting in April).
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Published on Friday 12 February 2016 at 12:06 pm
Residents and businesses are being reminded to take part in a countywide consultation about whether people support the proposal for a Lancashire Combined Authority.
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Published on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at 4:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Returning Officer is encouraging people not to miss out on their chance to vote by making sure they are registered.
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Published on Thursday 28 January 2016 at 4:39 pm
Statement from Councillor Andy Kay, Executive Member for Resources at Blackburn with Darwen Council, regarding the proposed increase in Council Tax from April 2016.
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Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 1:25 pm
A special ceremony to remember all victims of genocide, oppression and torture will be marked in the New Year.
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Published on Monday 11 January 2016 at 9:00 am
Residents and businesses are being urged to take part in a countywide consultation asking whether people support the proposal for a Lancashire Combined Authority.
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Published on Thursday 26 November 2015 at 1:55 pm
Community groups have come forward with offers of help to operate two popular leisure facilities in Blackburn.
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Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 12:25 pm
Dozens of people came to Blackburn Town Hall to show their support for victims of recent terrorist attacks.
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Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 9:48 am
A new ‘Local Plan’ is set be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Forum.
The plan is being presented to the meeting in December and could see more prosperity and transformation in the borough.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 4:02 pm
A vigil to honour those killed and wounded in recent terror attacks across the world will take place tomorrow (November 17)
Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, will join members of the faith community to mourn the dead and show solidarity with those affected.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 9:50 am
The Union Flag will fly at half-mast outside Blackburn Town Hall and Darwen Town Hall today (Monday 16 November 2015)
Council leader Mohammed Khan will lead a minute’s silence on the Blackburn town hall steps at 11am as part of a Europe-wide mark of respect and solidarity, in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:52 pm
Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to Remembrance Sunday services across the borough at the weekend.
And it was a very special occasion for former prisoner of war, 95-year-old Alf Davey, who was made VIP guest for the United Service of Remembrance held at Blackburn Cathedral and the wreath-laying at the Corporation Park Gardens.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:40 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has thanked community groups and volunteers who supported the borough’s Remembrance week events.
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Published on Wednesday 7 October 2015 at 1:22 pm
A meeting of the Council’s Executive Board will be taking place in Darwen on Thursday
The majority of Blackburn with Darwen Council meetings are held at the Town Hall in Blackburn.
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Published on Wednesday 30 September 2015 at 3:26 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has unveiled plans to build an army of volunteers at a special event.
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Published on Friday 25 September 2015 at 10:28 am
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council will unveil plans to build an army of volunteers at a special conference next week.
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Published on Tuesday 22 September 2015 at 2:05 pm
Green fingered staff from McDonald’s restaurant in Whitebirk helped spruce up an overgrown garden.
Six staff joined Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, and council officers to do some work on the enclosed garden on Higson Street.
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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 2:59 pm
A number of Blackburn with Darwen Council buildings and services will be closed for one day next Tuesday (September 1).
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Published on Friday 8 May 2015 at 1:04 pm
Results listings for the Blackburn with Darwen Council Local Elections 2015
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Published on Wednesday 6 May 2015 at 10:45 am
An event was held in Blackburn town centre to raise awareness about Mencap’s ‘Hear My Voice’ campaign, aimed at helping people with a learning disability and their families get involved in the political process and have their vote heard.
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Published on Friday 1 May 2015 at 3:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced it will extend the opening hours of its elections helpline call centre to help voters in the run-up to next week’s election.
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Published on Wednesday 29 April 2015 at 5:02 pm
All Blackburn with Darwen residents who are registered to vote are being encouraged to go to the polls next week for the local and general elections.
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Published on Monday 13 April 2015 at 2:21 pm
The Parliamentary and local elections take place on Thursday, May 7 and poll cards notifying residents have now been sent out.
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Published on Friday 10 April 2015 at 8:32 am
Time is running out to register to vote in this year’s general and local elections in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 17 March 2015 at 5:21 pm
The new youth MP for Blackburn with Darwen has been elected.
After polling almost half the total votes casts Jessica Henderson who attends St Bedes Roman Catholic High School was named as the new Youth MP.
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Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 2:33 pm
The latest downloadable Shuttle is now available for you to read in PDF format. To see all the latest news and updates about major regeneration projects in the borough, view the latest and past printed Shuttles here.
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Published on Friday 27 February 2015 at 10:16 am
An information evening for all prospective candidates and agents is taking place on Thursday, 5 March.
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Published on Wednesday 4 February 2015 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is marking National Voter Registration Day 2015, taking place on Thursday, February 5.
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Published on Monday 22 December 2014 at 2:41 pm
Here are the opening times for some of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s main services across the borough over Christmas and New Year.
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Published on Tuesday 2 December 2014 at 12:54 pm
Creating more jobs, supporting business growth and improving housing are set to remain key priorities for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Published on Monday 17 November 2014 at 6:04 pm
Young people will be “taking over” Blackburn with Darwen Council on Friday, November 21, as part of Takeover Day 2014.
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Published on Friday 3 October 2014 at 2:44 pm
The latest downloadable Shuttle is now available for you to read. September's Shuttle contains articles on Good Neighbour Awards ceremony – report and pictures, Quarter of Council services hit by cuts, Blackburn is Open: Artists launch new pop up shop, Heritage festival, Cathedral Quarter investment update, New leisure centre images, Do it Online: Council digital services and much more.
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